South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Annual Awards Criteria

AWARDS

The South Carolina Society of Health System Pharmacists (SCSHP) annually conducts an awards program recognizing outstanding current SCSHP members who have made significant contributions to the practice of pharmacy in the state of South Carolina. Active SCSHP members may be nominated for the awards (listed below) by completing the online Awards Nomination Form. All nomination letters for all awards should be submitted by an SCSHP member. Unless otherwise indicated, all award presentations will be made at the SCSHP Annual Meeting. Deadline: January 15th.

SCSHP PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

The award is given annually to an active health systems pharmacist with sustained achievements and contributions to health-systems pharmacy and/or involvement with the Society. The award is limited to one recipient per year.

Criteria:

The nominee must be a practicing pharmacists in the state of SC for greater than or equal to 5 years as well as an active member of SCSHP for greater than or equal to 5 years and actively involved with the Society. Examples of involvement may include: planning and/or moderating CE programs, speaking engagements, serving as an ASHP delegate, recruiting new members, serving as a faculty advisor, promoting and encouraging membership to the Society, or chairing a committee. Nominees should have sustained achievements and/or contributions to health-systems pharmacy. Nominees must have improved health-systems pharmacy practice and/or the Society through their contributions to the profession, such as participating in Society-sponsored events (local, state, or national), public involvement and awareness; stimulating interest of the Society to non-members; promoting legislative involvement through local, state, or national representation for the pharmacy profession. Nominees shall have performed pharmacist tasks at a health-system site in an extraordinary fashion as detailed by the member making the nomination. Nominees must be licensed in the state of South Carolina. Nomination packets must include a letter from the nominator to the Nominations and Awards Committee detailing the nominee's qualifications for this award, the nominee's curriculum vitae, and up to two letters of support from a SCSHP member or non-member of the Society.

The award is given annually to an active health systems pharmacist with extraordinary achievements and contributions to health-systems pharmacy and/or involvement with the Society. The award is limited to one recipient per year.

Criteria:

The nominee must be licensed as a pharmacist for less than 5 years who practices in the state of SC and has been an active pharmacist member of SCSHP for less than 5 years and actively involved with the Society. Examples of involvement may include: planning and/or moderating CE programs, speaking engagements, serving as an ASHP delegate, recruiting new members, serving as a faculty advisor, promoting and encouraging membership to the Society, or chairing a committee. Nominees should have extraordinary achievements and/or contributions to health-systems pharmacy. Nominees must have improved health-systems pharmacy practice and/or the Society through their contributions to the profession, such as participating in Society-sponsored events (local, state, or national), public involvement and awareness; stimulating interest of the Society to non-members, promoting legislative involvement through local, state, or national representation for the pharmacy profession. Nominees shall have performed pharmacist tasks at a health-system site in an extraordinary fashion as detailed by the member making the nomination. Nominees must be licensed in the state of South Carolina. Nomination packets must include a letter from the nominator to the Nominations and Awards Committee detailing the nominee's qualifications for this award, the nominee's curriculum vitae, and up to two letters of support from a SCSHP member or non-member of the Society.

The award is given annually to recognize an active technician member for his or her contributions to health-systems, pharmacy practice and/or the Society. The award is limited to one recipient per year.

Criteria:

The nominee must be a state Certified Pharmacy Technician for a minimum of 2 years and must be a member of SCSHP for a minimum of 2 years and actively involved with the Society. Nominees must have performed technician tasks at a health-systems site in extraordinary fashion as detailed by member making nomination. Nominees must have made a significant contribution to health-systems pharmacy practice and/or SCSHP, such as participating in Society-sponsored events (local, state, or national), public involvement and awareness; stimulating interest of the Society to non-members; and promoting legislative involvement through local, state, or national representation for the pharmacy profession. Nominees must be licensed in the state of South Carolina. Nomination packets must include a letter from the nominator to the Nominations and Awards Committee detailing the nominee's qualifications for this award, the nominee's curriculum vitae, and up to two letters of support from a SCSHP member or non-member of the Society.

The award is presented when appropriate, but not necessarily annually to an individual who has made exceptional and sustained contributions to health-systems pharmacy practice and SCSHP.

Criteria:

The nominee must be a practicing pharmacist in the state of SC for more than 10 years as well as an active member of SCSHP for more than 10 years. Nominees must have provided at least 10 years of "extraordinary” service to health-systems pharmacy and/or SCSHP. Years of membership and/or extraordinary service do not need to be consecutive years. Extraordinary service is defined as activities that have been critical in advancing health-systems pharmacy practice and/or SCSHP’s mission. Nominees must have improved health-systems pharmacy practice and/or the Society through their contributions to the profession. Nomination packets must include a letter from the nominator to the Nominations and Awards Committee detailing the nominee's qualifications for this award, the nominee's curriculum vitae, and up to three letters of support from a SCSHP member or non-member of the Society.

The award is presented when appropriate, but not necessarily annually to an individual in recognition of their extraordinary mentorship of student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, pharmacists and/or other members of the healthcare team. The award is limited to one recipient per year.

Criteria:

The nominee must be a practicing pharmacist in the state of SC for more than 5 years as well as an active member of SCSHP for more than 5 years. Nominees must have mentored student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, pharmacists and/or other members of the healthcare team in professional, supervisory, academic, or peer relationships; contributed to the profession by inspiring these individuals to reach their potential and beyond; and/or educated and trained these individuals for health-systems practice. The nominee must be a licensed pharmacist or state Certified Pharmacy Technician in the state of South Carolina. Nominations must include a letter from the nominator to the Nominations and Awards Committee detailing the nominee's qualifications for this award, the nominee's curriculum vitae, and up to two letters of support from a SCSHP member or non-member of the Society.

The award is presented annually to a student pharmacist within the state of South Carolina for his or her achievements and/or contributions to the local student chapter and the Society. One nomination will be accepted from each pharmacy school campus in South Carolina. The award is limited to one recipient per year.

Criteria:

Nominees must be a member of the local chapter and SCSHP for at least 2 years. Nominees must have actively participated on a student chapter level but also state level to promote health-systems pharmacy and the profession. Leadership and service in other student organizations and/or community service will be highly considered towards this award. Nominees must be in good academic and professional standing at the school of pharmacy, holding a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Nominees should be in good standing with local chapter and the Society and should not have received the award in previous years. Holding a Junior Board position or other leadership position is not a requirement for this award. Nominations must include a letter from the Dean and/or faculty advisor. The nomination letter for this award must state that the student is in good professional and academic standing and must confirm the student's cumulative GPA following the most recent grading period.The nomination must also include the nominee's CV and an optional letter of support.

SCSHP OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARDThis award is given annually to recognize a South Carolina SSHP chapter for their contributions to health-systems pharmacy. This award is limited to one chapter per year.

Criteria:

•The nominated chapter must be listed on ASHP’s list of officially recognized student chapters
•Chapter activities should:
- Promote membership in local, state, and national health-system organizations
- Stimulate interest in health-system pharmacy careers
- Encourage career development and professionalism among students aspiring to careers in health-system pharmacy
•The nominated chapter must participate in a project that supports the mission of SCSHP and/or ASHP.
•The nominated chapter must also demonstrate a commitment to community service.

The nomination packet should include activities from the spring and fall semesters preceding the award nomination deadline (January 15th annually). The nomination packet must include 1) a listing and description of the chapter’s career development activities, 2) a listing and description of the chapter’s community service activities, 3) the professional development project submitted for ASHP recognition the previous year, including a copy of the poster presented at the ASHP Student Chapter Showcase, and 4) any additional information regarding the chapter’s activities that support the nomination (e.g., member involvement in state and national meetings – SCSHP, ASHP, Pharmacy Day at the Statehouse, etc.; member involvement in state and national leadership positions and committees; etc.).

Scholarships will be presented annually to student pharmacists within the state of South Carolina. Nominations will be accepted from each pharmacy school campus in South Carolina. Four scholarships will be awarded per year.

Criteria:

Applicants must be a member of the local chapter and SCSHP for at least 1 year. Nominees must have actively participated on a student chapter level but also state level through events and meetings. Nominees must be in good academic and professional standing at the school of pharmacy, holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Holding a Junior Board position or other leadership position is not a requirement for a SCSHP scholarship. Nominations must include a letter from the Dean and/or faculty advisor. The nomination letter for this award must state that the student is in good professional and academic standing and must confirm the student's cumulative GPA following the most recent grading period. The nomination must also include the nominee's CV and an optional letter of support. Applications must include an essay up to 500-words detailing contributions to the local student chapter and state organization.